Modular Illustrustration System for kids
︎Michael Cranston
This project arose from the need for our in-house design team to quickly grasp the mechanics of motion and animation in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, it aimed to provide the organization with a flexible illustration system that could be rearranged for various purposes. I had previously developed a geometric-based illustration system and discovered that the puppet-like nature of the characters could make a significant impact in motion with minimal effort, as people tend to overlook their rigidness. This approach also resonated well with the crafty nature of Shakespeare’s Globe, which already offers a tactile, unpolished theatre experience.
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︎︎︎Animation. All the characters are kids, acting out their favourite play with some props.
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︎︎︎A page from the guidelines. Michael Cranston created some of the characters as well as the geometric shapes and patterns.
︎Michael Cranston
This project arose from the need for our in-house design team to quickly grasp the mechanics of motion and animation in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, it aimed to provide the organization with a flexible illustration system that could be rearranged for various purposes. I had previously developed a geometric-based illustration system and discovered that the puppet-like nature of the characters could make a significant impact in motion with minimal effort, as people tend to overlook their rigidness. This approach also resonated well with the crafty nature of Shakespeare’s Globe, which already offers a tactile, unpolished theatre experience.
︎︎︎Animation. All the characters are kids, acting out their favourite play with some props.
︎︎︎A page from the guidelines. Michael Cranston created some of the characters as well as the geometric shapes and patterns.
︎︎︎Some of the many shapes created to be used in combination with different texture, to create the characters.
